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Karwanski Family History

Karwanski Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Radwanski, Karpinski, Maryanski, Baranski, Karwacki, Karwowski

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Karwanski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Karwanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwanski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Karwanski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Karwanski. For the veterans among your Karwanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwanski lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Karwanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karwanski in 1975 was 84, and 85 in 2002.

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